Ashton Gate is in Romford and in Havering district. RM3 8UF is located in the Heaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hornchurch and Upminster. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashton Gate, Romford, RM3 8UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM3 8UH, RM3 8UR, RM3 8SB, RM3 8QQ, RM3 8UD, RM3 8FG, RM3 8RH, RM3 8RD, RM3 8PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM3 8UF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 53% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 30% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48.9% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 14.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 7.8% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 37% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.7% | 90.1% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 89.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 90.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Gate was 67.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% lower than the Harold Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ashton Gate has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harold Wood and the 314th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Ashton Gate, Romford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,945,000 | 2018-02-01 | £17,678,152 |
RM3 8UF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM3 8UF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM3 8UF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadford Primary School Faringdon Avenue , Harold Hill RM3 8JS | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilldene Primary School Grange Road , RM3 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Catholic Primary School Straight Road , RM3 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | 2out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Campion School Wingletye Lane , RM11 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne Neave Crescent , Faringdon Avenue RM3 8HN | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hare Park School South Drive , Gidea Park RM2 6HH | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill CM13 2QU | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidea Park College 2 Balgores Lane , Gidea Park RM2 5JR | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Evolution | Spilsby Road, Harold Hill | 182 yd | |
| Bread & Breakfast | 5 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 267 yd | |
| Fat Italian Pizza & Pasta | Unit 6a Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 298 yd | |
| Harold Hill Cafe | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 311 yd | |
| Chennai Mirchi | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Harold | 51 Station Road, Harold Wood | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Fish & Chips | 13 Camborne Avenue, Romford | 267 yd | |
| Fat Indian Takeaway | Unit 6b Faringdon Grove, Faringdon Avenue | 298 yd | |
| New Raj Bilash | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 311 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 567 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | Colchester Road, Romford | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayam Cash & Carry | Faringdon Avenue, Romford | 311 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 567 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bryant Avenue, Romford | 567 yd | |
| Spar | 35 Briar Road, Romford | 690 yd | |
| Lidl | 131-133 Gooshays Drive, Romford | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Salute Gym Ltd (Romford) 2-3 2-3 Southend Arterial Road | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Maylands Golf Club MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB MAYLANDS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB COLCHESTER ROAD | golf | 906 yd |
| Ablemarle Youth House (Closed) Gooshays Drive | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 68.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 31.8% |
| Median download speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.